Aaron Donald is not only the most talented defensive tackle in the NFL, there are some who believe he is the league's best player. Typically, the best player conversation revolves around quarterbacks with a few wide receiver/running back exceptions. But Donald is truly making defensive talent great again. However, Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle Cam Heyward recently revealed the one player who he believes is on Aaron Donald's level.

“Don't just shy away and say it's Aaron Donald and everybody else,” Heyward said. “It's Cam and Aaron and everybody else.”

Cam Heyward believes he is the one active player who can compete with Aaron Donald. Heyward clearly wants more respect on his name.

There is no denying the fact that Heyward is one of the best at the position. He has enjoyed an 11-year career with the Steelers that has seen him make five Pro Bowls and three First-Team AP All-Pro teams.

In 2021, Heyward recorded the second most sacks of his career with 10. His previous high came in 2017 when he tallied 12 sacks for Pittsburgh. He also set career highs in combined tackles, solo tackles, and passes defended in 2021. He is nothing short of a nuisance for opposing quarterbacks.

But many still would place Aaron Donald above the Steelers star. Donald is a Hall of Fame lock who is fresh off of a Super Bow Victory with the Rams. Donald has recorded at least 11 sacks in five consecutive years and led the league with an astounding mark of 20.5 back in 2017.

Regardless of their rankings, both Aaron Donald and Cam Heyward are elite players at their position.